Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)
CAWLS is a multidisciplinary, trauma‑informed, women‑led organisation supporting over 1,900 clients each year.
Location & Contract
* Alice Springs or Tennant Creek, NT
* Full‑time | 2‑Year Contract (with possibility of extension)
* Remote work considered for lawyers with 2+ years PAE
Why CAWLS? A Workplace Built by Women, for Women
CAWLS is a multidisciplinary, trauma‑informed, women‑led organisation supporting over 1,900 clients each year, with 71% experiencing violence, and delivering more than 2,261 legal advice annually.
About the Opportunity
As a Civil Lawyer, you will provide legal advice, representation, and holistic support to women across Central Australia, including those facing domestic and family violence, housing insecurity, financial abuse, employment issues, and interconnected civil matters.
Responsibilities
* Providing legal advice, representation, and referrals across areas including family law, domestic violence, tenancy, and employment
* Representing clients in courts and tribunals, including as a duty lawyer
* Collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver holistic, trauma‑informed support
* Participating in outreach work, including occasional remote travel
* Delivering community legal education and building legal literacy
* Building partnerships and engaging with community‑based organisations
* Participating in law reform and advocacy projects
* Maintaining legal files, reports, and administrative compliance
* Undertaking professional development and contributing to internal staff training
About You
* Eligible to hold a Practising Certificate in the Northern Territory
* Ideally 2+ years PAE (remote working considered at this level)
* Passionate about social justice, gender equality, and community legal advocacy
* Skilled or interested in civil law and domestic and family violence matters
* Confident working with First Nations women and CALD communities
* A clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Reflective, resilient, and committed to self‑care in trauma‑informed practice
* A collaborator who values teamwork and shared purpose
This is a female‑identified role under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation
* Relocation assistance up to $3,000
* Six weeks annual leave plus 12 days personal leave
* Salary packaging options
* A workplace that prioritises staff wellbeing and psychological safety
* Paid professional development and ongoing training
* A supportive, warm team culture
* Additional benefits for staff based in Tennant Creek
Life in Central Australia : Alice Springs or Tennant Creek
Working in Central Australia offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a region where your impact is both immediate and visible. Many lawyers describe their time here as the most rewarding chapter of their careers.
Remote work may be considered for lawyers with appropriate experience, although many staff find the in‑person connection to community and colleagues deeply enriching.
Ready to Create Real Change?
If you want your legal career to empower women, strengthen communities, and contribute to systemic reform in one of Australia’s most unique and impactful regions, we encourage you to apply.
Become part of a team where your work truly matters.
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